Florida by William H. Branson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 17, 1910

Florida

By William H. Branson

As a result of a series of meetings held at Livingston, and another at Lockhart, a modest church building has been erected at the latter place, and a church of thirteen members organized. There is also a prospect of a few others uniting with them soon. Elder E. W. Webster and the writer conducted the first series, and Brother C. V. Achenbach assisted in the latter.

A few in both places took their stand for the precious truth, and as the towns were quite near each other, it was thought best to unite them all in one church. The church building was erected before the tents were taken down, the tent company assisting in the work. We believe this is in harmony with the instruction that the Lord has given the field workers through the spirit of prophecy. The money was nearly all raised in the immediate vicinity by those who had attended the meetings, and on Feb. 6, 1910, the church was dedicated to the worship of God, free from debt. This service was conducted by Elder R. W. Parmele, our State president. Brother H. A. Shreve, of the Orlando Sanitarium, was elected elder of the new church.

Elder E. W. Webster, Brother C. P. Whitford, and the writer are now conducting a tent effort at Miami, where we also hope to be successful in raising up a church. The work is onward in all parts of this State, and God is blessing all the laborers. W. H. BRANSON.